In this episode of Hey BigHead: A Vegas Local Podcast, we sit down with Chef James Trees, one of the most respected chefs in Las Vegas and the force behind Esther’s Kitchen and several standout restaurants across the city.

From opening in the Las Vegas Arts District to building a multi-restaurant group, Chef Trees shares what it really takes to succeed in the Vegas food scene.

We get into:
• The community behind Las Vegas food
• The truth about food influencers
• How restaurants actually make money
• Real Italian food vs American Italian
• What it takes to open and survive a restaurant
• Giving back to the Las Vegas community

Featured Chef James Trees Restaurants:
• Esther’s Kitchen
• Ada’s
• Al Solito Posto
• Bar Boheme
• Petite Boheme
• High Steaks

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In this episode of Hey BigHead: A Vegas Local Podcast, we sit down with Las Vegas comedian Jarrett Seegmiller to talk about what it really takes to get into stand-up comedy.

From bombing on stage to landing real gigs, Jarrett breaks down the behind-the-scenes reality of comedy, how social media is changing the game, and why open mics are where it all begins.

We also get into:

• The truth about starting stand-up
• How comedians actually get discovered today
• Getting “paid” in food… and turning beer into bread
• The Las Vegas comedy scene & where it’s headed
• Vegas updates: Super Bowl return, I15/Tropicana Award, and more

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The Hey BigHead Show is proud to be a Vegas Local podcast.

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In this episode of Hey BigHead: The Vegas Local Podcast, we sit down with the team behind Cornish Pasty Co. to talk about how they built one of Las Vegas’s most well-known restaurant brands.

We get into the history of the Cornish pasty, how the Vegas location grew over time, why staff culture matters so much, and what small business owners need to understand before opening a restaurant. They also share why word of mouth has mattered more than heavy advertising and how the right team can change everything.

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